Mary Kathleen Havey
July 15, 1931 – February 23, 2018
Kathleen (O’Brien) Havey passed away on February 23, 2018 to join her lifelong love, William Francis Havey in heaven. She was a loving wife and mother of 10 children. Kathleen was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO who attended St. Mary’s elementary school in Lee’s Summit and then St. Mary’s boarding school in Leavenworth, KS. Mom married Bill (Mickey) Havey on October 10, 1953 and together they raised their 10 children in the Catholic faith at Visitation Parish in Kansas City. They worked side-by-side running a successful family business for 45 years. Mom was one of those pioneer women who both raised a family and worked outside of the home. Kathleen is preceded in death by her loving husband Bill of 62 years, her parents Luke and Frances O’Brien, infant daughter, Mary, grandson, William Havey-Mayoral, sisters Patricia Walsh and Eileen Donovan, and brothers Frank, Larry and Tom O’Brien. Kathleen is survived by her children Jan (Joel) Hadfield, Bridget Havey, Colleen (Wally) Wiedeman, Brien (Judi) Havey, Kathleen (Dan) Kellerman, Eileen (Harold) Mitts, Molly (Jeff) Mincher, Sean Havey, Megan (Brian) Black and Matthew Havey. She also leaves behind 39 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren as well as her sisters Betty Markey, Anne Mulcahey and Mary Raimo and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at St. Thomas More Church with a mass of Christian burial immediately following at 1:00pm. Private internment at Mount Olivet cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakemary Center in Paola, KS (www.lakemaryctr.com)
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to your family.
So sorry for your loss
A wonderful Aunt and Godmother, visiting the Havey House was always a fun trip whenever we came to Kansas City as young kids. Aunt Kay and Uncle Mickey were always fun and generous with their home and family. My condolences and love to all the family. From the Donovan family
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So sorry for your loss…what a wonderful woman and beautiful family!
Praying for your comfort.
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Havey family during this difficult time. I will always have fond memories of Aunt Kay.
She was an amazing grandmother, mother, great grandmother, friend, wife and all around person! She will be missed, but, never forgotten! Her love and kindness will live on for generations to come! Rest In Peace grandma!
I am so sorry Bridgit! God bless all if you?
I send love to all of you. I’m so sorry for your loss. We all loved your beautiful gracious mom. Rick and I are out of town on Tuesday but I will be thinking of you all as you send your mom to heaven.
Bridget and family I am offering my sincerest condolences during your time of loss and bereavement. I am praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time. God bless you all.
She always made me feel special! A great woman who lived a long life! She will be greatly missed. We’re praying for her.